TV channels & antenna towers in Kirksville, Missouri

Kirksville has 13 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC and CW. About 2 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K30MG-D, 3.2 miles to the NE.

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13TV transmitters within 70 miles

2networks over the air

3.2 mito the closest tower

17,520population

Network channels in Kirksville

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCKTVOABC	3	24 mi	18° NNE	Good	Kirksville, MO
ABCKHQA-TVABC	7.2	68 mi	103° ESE	Weak	Hannibal, MO
CWWGEM-TVCW	10.2	68 mi	103° ESE	Weak	Quincy, IL

Over-the-air TV in Kirksville

With roughly 17,500 residents, Kirksville is a city in Missouri. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 13 licensed TV transmitters: 5 full-power, 3 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 2 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 2 at good or strong strength.

2 of them are within 25 miles of Kirksville, 0 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 11 are more than 45 miles out.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 3 (KTVO) and CW on channel 10.2 (WGEM-TV). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KRCG in Jefferson City, MO, 107 miles to the south. No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WHO-DT in Des Moines, IA, 124 miles to the northwest. 2 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Kirksville

Point your antenna NNE, at about 18°. The main network towers for Kirksville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, KHQA-TV and WGEM-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 68 miles east of Kirksville (103° ESE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Kirksville, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Kirksville

The farthest main network tower for Kirksville is KTVO (ABC), 24 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Kirksville

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
K30MG-DTranslator	3.2 mi	41° NE	Good	Kirksville, MO
K24IM-DTranslator	49 mi	43° NE	Poor	Keosauqua, IA
K18GU-DTranslator	54 mi	12° NNE	Poor	Ottumwa, IA
K18NZ-DTranslator	64 mi	76° ENE	Poor	Keokuk, IA
K28JD-DTranslator	68 mi	63° ENE	Poor	Fort Madison, IA
WTJRFull power	68 mi	103° ESE	Weak	Quincy, IL
W27DF-DLow power	68 mi	103° ESE	Poor	Quincy, IL
K14SU-DLow power	68 mi	103° ESE	Poor	Keokuk, IA
W17EH-DLow power	68 mi	103° ESE	Poor	Quincy, IL
WQECFull power	69 mi	102° ESE	Poor	Quincy, IL

How Kirksville compares with the rest of Missouri

With 2 stations at fair strength or better, Kirksville ranks 370th of 398 places in Missouri: fewer than the typical Missouri town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 24 miles away, against a state median of 23 miles.

36% of Missouri's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna.

Setting up an antenna in Kirksville: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 18° NNE, the direction of KTVO (ABC), 24 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
Expect around 2 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Kirksville, MO?

ABC is on channel 3 from KTVO, broadcasting from 24 miles NNE of Kirksville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Kirksville, MO?

CW is on channel 10.2 from WGEM-TV, broadcasting from 68 miles ESE of Kirksville. Estimated signal: weak.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Kirksville?

13 transmitters within 70 miles of Kirksville; around 2 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Kirksville?

Point your antenna NNE, at about 18°. The main network towers for Kirksville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Kirksville?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Kirksville?

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Kirksville?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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More: all TV stations in Missouri · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Kirksville; signal estimates ignore terrain.